GEEK at Dreamland, Margate - timetable

Thousands of gamers and gaming enthusiasts will be heading down to Margate this weekend.

GEEK is one of the biggest events in both the gaming calendar and for its hosts Dreamland.

The three-day event has a space theme to mark the 40th anniversary of Space Invaders but there is plenty of other events happening on each day - with particular focus on events for under fives on the final day.

Here's a run down of what families can expect on each of the three days:

Friday, February 16:

Alongside all the games and play the Friday talks and workshops are looking at the skills needed to become a successful game maker where experts from different parts of the game industry will be there to answer your questions.

Selected drop in events include the Zombies, Run! board game, Motion Capture with a Rokoko smart suit workshop and demonstration and a Women in Tech panel discussion.

GEEK is coming to Dreamland in Margate
GEEK is coming to Dreamland in Margate

Saturday, February 17:

Saturday is Cosplay day. As well as all the games, workshops, meeting, making and playing Margate goes Cosplay crazy on Saturday. Dust off your jet pack and ray guns, and come and play!

Join Luna Star to learn how to build armour and props while alongside all the games and play Saturday's talks and workshops will look at the skills used in Cosplay including pattern cutting and prop making.

A Cosplay built it live demonstration will take place on Saturday and Sunday together with a Zombie make-up workshop.

Sunday, February 18:

It's Minecraft Takeover Day! But Sunday is also all about family fun. Tell stories, meet playful robots and take part in tournaments specifically for under 10s.

Alongside all the gaming Sunday's workshops are for all the family including story making and lessons in turning your bedroom into an escape room for friends. Entry to the Octopus's Garden, the under fives play zone, is also included within your GEEK ticket.

Fun at last year's GEEK at Dreamland
Fun at last year's GEEK at Dreamland

Happening every day at GEEK:

Three days of fun and games are promised at GEEK. Hundreds of games will be available to play in the GEEK arena alongside numerous workshops, events and activities.

Some events require a timed ticket, which you can sign up for on arrival. This may include Star Trek Bridge Crew in which a team of four people can prepare to take over the Starship Enterprise in a 40 minute session with VR headsets.

There is also Space on Earth - a co-operative space simulator where two players can put on giant spacesuits to try a series of challenges together.

And the Jedi Fight Academy runs every day Where light sabres are provided for classes of 16 people which last 30 minutes.

Doors open at 10am and the event runs until 5pm each day.

For ticket details and further timetable information, click here.

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